When you go on a family vacation, have you wondered what the beach flags mean?

In Mexico, there are four different types of beach flags to distinguish sea conditions and inform visitors. If you’re wondering how to know if a beach is safe to swim, these indicative flags will tell you in a visual and very simple way, so Sandos recommends that you always pay attention to beach flag colors and invite your loved ones to do so, too.

 

Green flag

The sea conditions are safe to swim. This flag is the favorite for families because they can feel safe when they see their children swimming along the shore and making sandcastles.

 

 

Yellow flag

Sea conditions require caution, but you can swim carefully. When the yellow flag is hoisted, adults and children can swim, but always remember to keep an eye on your loved ones.

 

 

Red flag

Sea conditions are dangerous and require extreme caution. If you are going to swim, do it with severe caution.

 

 

Black flag

The conditions of the sea are extremely dangerous; do not swim or enter the water. Even if you are Michael Phelps, the sea is stronger than any human being, so Sandos asks you not to swim under the black flag if you want to avoid an incident.

 

 

Remember to take into account that the sea and the weather are unpredictable, in addition to making use of your common sense to decide whether or not to enter the ocean. You can take certain basic measures such as not entering the water if you have just ingested food or drinks, especially alcohol.

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